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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040

Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
24 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS front
 
Olympus Stylus 7040 front
Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 Key Specs

Canon SD970 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 160g - 96 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 990 IS
Olympus 7040
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 144g - 95 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7040
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus 7040, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SD970 IS (12MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD970 IS was brought out 10 months before the 7040 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SD970 IS grades vs the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD970 IS over the Olympus 7040

		

		

			
 SD970 IS 7040 
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 7040 over the Canon SD970 IS

		

		

			
 7040 SD970 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus 7040

		

		

			
 SD970 IS 7040 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SD970 IS has got outer measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7040 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SD970 IS and Olympus 7040 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SD970 IS against the 7040.
Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SD970 IS and 7040 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SD970 IS and 7040.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus 7040 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SD970 IS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus 7040 as a Portrait photography camera
26
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Street photography info
Olympus 7040 Street photography info
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
57
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SD970 IS
Sports photography with Olympus 7040
25
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
39
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus 7040 as a Travel photography camera
51
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12MP)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
65
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (28mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SD970 IS Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7040 Landscape photography advice
32
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 lack of manual mode
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
 rather wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SD970 IS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus 7040 as a Vlogging camera
28
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 wide angle not the best (37mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have mic port
29
 rather wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SD970 IS vs Olympus 7040 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD970 IS and Olympus 7040
 Canon PowerShot SD970 ISOlympus Stylus 7040
General Information
Brand Name Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Olympus Stylus 7040
Also called as Digital IXUS 990 IS mju 7040
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-18 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 37-185mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 3.50 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lb) 144 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost - $299